Car look opinions, Chime in!

AudiLove417 · 09-25-2006, 07:24 AM

alright guys, im looking to change the look of my a4. and i need help deciding on which look to go for...

thinks to keep in mind:
a. Ti wheels
b. kerscher CF front lip (not in pics)

some pics of car

i know im awful at taking pictures)

Look #1

A. RS4 Grille with chrome(matte) finish
B. DTM A4 bumper (see pic below)
C. Chrome (matte) mirror caps
D. Chrome (matte) strip under trunk
E. Chrome (matte) trim around windows

Look #2

A. RS4 grille witih black finish
B. DTM A4 Bumper
C. Black painted mirrors caps (powder coated for matte finish)
D. Strip under trunk powdercoated to match valance color.

...which? combination of both? please chime in!

s-egnk · 09-25-2006, 09:05 AM

If I didn't have S-Line... abt kit

If I did, DTM kit w rs4 grille.

MylesPH1 · 09-25-2006, 09:37 AM

Regular A4's and the DTM A4/S4 have a smaller grille than the S-Line, standard S4 or RS4. If you do the DTM bumper, aftermarket grilles llike Caractere fit, so you can get a mesh, but they are a bit pricey.

Audi Loyalist · 09-25-2006, 10:37 AM

John Stahmann · 09-25-2006, 11:35 AM

The RS4 Grille won't fit on the DTM bumper. You'll have to get the DTM blackout grille as in the picture below:

Also, the mirrors you'll most likely want to paint in a glossy finish. Non-glossy black on the mirrors comes out looking like you painted it with a can of spray paint. A couple of shots with black painted mirrors:

The strip under your trunk is already painted red. I wonder if painting it black would make it stick out too much? Try putting some electrical tape over the strip and see what you think - an easy, non commital way to see how black would look.

Of course, these are my opinions. Your car already looks great, but those additional touches will make it yours.

Any thoughts of putting some of the $$ into performance instead of just looks?

John

A4AdMan · 09-25-2006, 11:40 AM

AudiLove417 · 09-25-2006, 11:54 AM

the car is tip, ive already gotten it chipped through APR, 93 oct. im getting the carbonio cai in a week or so, and gonna go full catback exhaust in december... so im doin both

PrplhazeB7 · 09-25-2006, 12:24 PM

my vote is for #1 A, B and D, and your choice with the mirrors. my design sense is saying the window trim and the mirrors should match, so going black on the mirrors would be easiest/cheapest, but i think the chrome mirrors would look better. have you thought about painting the mirrors and trunk strip to match the titanium wheels? that could look real nice, and very unique.

AudiLove417 · 09-25-2006, 12:54 PM

i juggled that idea but decided against it because i feel like it would clash badly with the trim...the mirrors would always look dirty... i even thought of getting the strip and mirrors done in cf to match the kerscher front lip...

John Stahmann · 09-25-2006, 02:10 PM

09-25-2006, 09:37 AM	#3
MylesPH1 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 589	#2... but if you do a DTM bumper, the RS4 grille won't fit... Regular A4's and the DTM A4/S4 have a smaller grille than the S-Line, standard S4 or RS4. If you do the DTM bumper, aftermarket grilles llike Caractere fit, so you can get a mesh, but they are a bit pricey.

09-25-2006, 10:37 AM	#4
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John Stahmann AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 3,614	#2 but.. The RS4 Grille won't fit on the DTM bumper. You'll have to get the DTM blackout grille as in the picture below: Also, the mirrors you'll most likely want to paint in a glossy finish. Non-glossy black on the mirrors comes out looking like you painted it with a can of spray paint. A couple of shots with black painted mirrors: The strip under your trunk is already painted red. I wonder if painting it black would make it stick out too much? Try putting some electrical tape over the strip and see what you think - an easy, non commital way to see how black would look. Of course, these are my opinions. Your car already looks great, but those additional touches will make it yours. Any thoughts of putting some of the $$ into performance instead of just looks? John __________________ John Stahmann 2008 RS4 - Imola Yellow/Titanium RS4 REGISTRY Fun in the Snow Previous Audis: 1975 Audi 100 ls 1998.5 A4 1.8T quattro - Brilliant Yellow 2000 Neiman Marcus TT 2000 TT 180 quattro - Silver 1999 A6 2.8 quattro - White (Stolen) 2000 S4 - Imola Yellow 2003 A4 1.8TQ Avant - Atlas Grey 2005.5 A4 2.0T quattro Sedan DTM - Light Silver/Black Bonneville 130 Club member 2001 Bonneville 150 Club member 2007

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s-egnk New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 101	#2 If I didn't have S-Line... abt kit If I did, DTM kit w rs4 grille.

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PrplhazeB7 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 216	you know i've got an opinion! my vote is for #1 A, B and D, and your choice with the mirrors. my design sense is saying the window trim and the mirrors should match, so going black on the mirrors would be easiest/cheapest, but i think the chrome mirrors would look better. have you thought about painting the mirrors and trunk strip to match the titanium wheels? that could look real nice, and very unique. __________________ 2007 2.0TQ APR Chip HP SolarGard 13 Debaged Hard Wired V1 More to Come . . .

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AudiLove417 Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 68	Re: you know i've got an opinion! i juggled that idea but decided against it because i feel like it would clash badly with the trim...the mirrors would always look dirty... i even thought of getting the strip and mirrors done in cf to match the kerscher front lip...

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John Stahmann AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 3,614	You'll love the carbonio and the exhaust! __________________ John Stahmann 2008 RS4 - Imola Yellow/Titanium RS4 REGISTRY Fun in the Snow Previous Audis: 1975 Audi 100 ls 1998.5 A4 1.8T quattro - Brilliant Yellow 2000 Neiman Marcus TT 2000 TT 180 quattro - Silver 1999 A6 2.8 quattro - White (Stolen) 2000 S4 - Imola Yellow 2003 A4 1.8TQ Avant - Atlas Grey 2005.5 A4 2.0T quattro Sedan DTM - Light Silver/Black Bonneville 130 Club member 2001 Bonneville 150 Club member 2007

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